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Weather & Climate in Trail, MN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Trail has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 276 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 1,207 feet.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.8°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7833°N, 95.6980°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clearwater County County |
| Nearest Airport | Thief River Falls Regional (TVF) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
254 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 58 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF3 | 39 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 24, 2023 | EF2 | 62 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2019 | EF2 | 50 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2018 | EF2 | 35 km | 15.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2017 | EF2 | 87 km | 12.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2016 | EF2 | 62 km | 9.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 2014 | EF2 | 87 km | 37.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 2013 | EF2 | 56 km | 21.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2008 | EF2 | 55 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2007 | EF2 | 95 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2005 | EF2 | 91 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2005 | EF2 | 77 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2005 | EF2 | 70 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1996 | EF2 | 99 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1983 | EF2 | 46 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 5, 1981 | EF2 | 35 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 1980 | EF2 | 53 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 1978 | EF2 | 70 km | 57.5 mi | 4 |
| Jun 26, 1978 | EF2 | 44 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1977 | EF2 | 91 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (131,401 acres, 1987).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 131,401 | 39 km |
| 2003 | REINER 36 | 67,641 | 34 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 66,422 | 36 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 43,533 | 47 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 37,840 | 25 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 32,693 | 27 km |
| 1987 | SANDY LAKE | 26,617 | 24 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 26,345 | 61 km |
| 1998 | RL3 | 14,882 | 42 km |
| 2018 | 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB | 13,170 | 43 km |
| 2021 | OXCART | 12,538 | 43 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 10,819 | 55 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 9,281 | 62 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 8,690 | 26 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 8,025 | 45 km |
| 2016 | 2016 HIGHWAY 1 RXB | 7,744 | 43 km |
| 2021 | RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9 | 6,352 | 32 km |
| 2003 | HICKORY ONE | 6,152 | 22 km |
| 2007 | HWYONEBURN | 6,124 | 44 km |
| 2002 | RED LAKE 468 | 6,076 | 24 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in |
Trail has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 5°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.5").